From potential talking points to the Chinese entourage, here’s what you need to know before Xi and Trump meet in Washington
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenSCMPPublished: 2:22pm, 21 Sep 2026We have put together stories from our exclusive coverage of Xi and Trump’s upcoming meeting in the US. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. China, US may unveil measures to boost military ties when Xi visits WashingtonThe US and China are discussing ways to strengthen military links – a rare bright spot in the relationship. Photo: ReutersChina and the United States are discussing possible announcements to strengthen military-to-military ties during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post.
